Step into the past and experience the art and culture that have shaped the identity of Pafos. Meet its people, discover the region’s roots and enrich your understanding of a place with a remarkable legacy. Pafos is one of the most important centres of ancient civilisation in the Mediterranean. Once the ancient capital of Cyprus, it remains one of Europe’s most fascinating cultural destinations, firmly established in the world of cultural tourism.
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Pafos Archaeological Museum
Location: 43 Griva Digeni Street, Paphos
Tel: +357 26 306 215
Open Monday – Friday 8:00 – 16:00
Weekends Closed
Entrance Fee: €2.50
The museum is wheelchair accessible. Opening and closing times, as well as entrance fees, may change without prior notice. Visitors are advised to check the latest information before their visit.
The Archaeological Museum of Pafos houses an impressive collection of Cypriot antiquities dating as far back as the Neolithic period. Visitors are invited on a fascinating journey through time, as artefacts from the Iron Age, the Classical and Byzantine periods and the Middle Ages unfold the rich history of the region. From ceramic vessels, ancient pottery, delicate jewellery and coins minted in Pafos during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, to stone sarcophagi and Roman marble sculptures, the collection offers a vivid insight into the artistic, cultural and everyday life of ancient Cyprus.
The exhibition is presented across five rooms, with additional inscriptions and marble and limestone objects displayed in the museum’s yard. The exhibits originate mainly from Palaipafos, Kouklia, Nea Pafos, present-day Pafos, and Marion-Arsinoe, Polis Chrysochous, while the museum also includes important finds from Pegeia, Kissonerga, Lempa, Pano Arodes, Salamiou, Akourdalia, Pomos, Kidasi and Geroskipou.
Geroskipou – Folkloric Museum
Location: 3km (2 miles) east of Pafos
Tel: +357 26 306 216
Open Daily (Monday – Sunday)
Winter (16 September – 15 April): 8:30 – 16:00
Summer (16 April – 15 September): 9:30 – 17:00
Entrance Fee: €2.50
The site is not accessible to wheelchair users. Opening and closing times, as well as entrance fees, may change without prior notice. Visitors are advised to check the latest information before their visit.
Housed in a traditional 18th-century building, the Folk Art Museum presents a varied collection of exhibits from across Cyprus, reflecting daily life, traditional crafts, local activities and different expressions of Cypriot folk art during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Located in the village of Geroskipou, whose name means “sacred garden”, the museum offers visitors an authentic glimpse into the island’s living heritage.
Polis Archaeological Museum Marion / Arsinoe
Location: 26 Leoforos Makariou III Street, Polis (35km (22miles) from Pafos)
Tel: +357 26 322 955
Open Monday – Saturday
Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 9:00 – 15:00
Sundays Closed
Entrance Fee: €2.50
The museum is wheelchair accessible. Opening and closing times, as well as entrance fees, may change without prior notice. Visitors are advised to check the latest information before their visit.
Housed in an elegant neoclassical building, the museum is arranged across two galleries. The first presents the history of the area from the Neolithic period to Medieval times, while the second showcases the rich collection of finds discovered in the graves of nearby Marion and Arsinoe, including impressive statuettes and finely crafted gold jewellery from the Roman period. The museum also features a spacious park with an amphitheatre at its centre, creating a cultural setting that connects archaeology, history and the local landscape.
Palaipafos Museum
Location: Kouklia Village (14 km (9 miles) east of Pafos)
Tel: +357 26 432 180
Open Daily (Monday – Sunday)
Winter (16 September – 15 April): 8:30 – 17:00
Summer (16 April – 15 September): 8:30 – 19:30
Entrance Fee: €4.50 (Price includes entry to Palaipafos Archaeological Site)
The site is partly accessible to wheelchair users, following the guidance provided by the on-site staff. The accessible route is not marked. Opening and closing times, as well as entrance fees, may change without prior notice. Visitors are advised to check the latest information before their visit.
The renowned Sanctuary of Aphrodite is one of the most important ancient sites connected with the goddess of love and beauty. Dating back to the 12th century BC, this extensive archaeological site features the impressive conical stone that represented the goddess until Roman times. Other points of interest include the remains of a Roman temple, a second sanctuary and the ruins of a Roman house. Housed in a Lusignan manor, the Palaipafos Museum presents a rich collection of finds from the area, including artefacts excavated from the sanctuary, the ancient city and the necropolis.
Byzantine Museum
Location: Makariou III Avenue, Geroskipou, Pafos
Tel: +357 26 271 221
Open Monday – Saturday
Sundays Closed
Winter Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 15:00
Saturday: 9:00 – 13:00
Summer Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 9:00 – 13:00
Entrance Fee: €4.00
The museum is wheelchair accessible. Opening and closing times, as well as entrance fees, may change without prior notice. Visitors are advised to check the latest information before their visit.
Ecclesiastical metal objects, intricate embroidery, rare icons, manuscripts, old books and detached wall frescoes dating back to the 7th century AD are among the treasures displayed in this remarkable tribute to Cyprus’ rich Byzantine heritage. Located in the central square of Geroskipou, the museum invites visitors to discover the splendour of the Byzantine era through artefacts that reveal the high artistic quality and spiritual depth of the period. Its collection includes important liturgical books, among them Gospels from 1462 and 1604, hymnology manuscripts from the 15th century, and one of the oldest icons in Cyprus, dating back to the pre-iconoclastic period.
Pafos Ethnographical Museum
Location: 1 Exo Vrisis Street, Pafos
Tel: +357 26 944 833
Open Daily (Monday – Sunday)
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 13:00
Entrance Fee: €2.56
The museum is partly accessible to wheelchair users. Opening and closing times, as well as entrance fees, may change without prior notice. Visitors are advised to check the latest information before their visit.
Privately owned by the Eliades family, the Pafos Ethnographical Museum offers a vivid insight into the life, traditions and everyday culture of the people of Pafos. Visitors can explore a fascinating and characterful collection of exhibits, including archaeological finds from the Chalcolithic period, rural costumes, accessories, traditional carved wooden furniture, farming tools, kitchen utensils, clay artefacts and woven items. Natural caves, a Hellenistic rock-cut tomb, a terebinth tree and architectural features dating back to 1894 have also been incorporated into the museum, creating a unique setting where history and local heritage come together.
Maa -Palaiokastro
Location: Maa-Palaiokastro, Coral Bay
Tel: +357 97 883 968
Open Monday – Friday
Winter (16 September – 15 April): 8:30 – 16:00
Summer (16 April – 15 September): 9:30 – 17:00
Entrance Fee: €2.50
The site is not accessible to wheelchair users. Opening and closing times, as well as entrance fees, may change without prior notice. Visitors are advised to check the latest information before their visit.
Situated on a small peninsula, the archaeological site of Maa-Palaiokastro tells the story of the arrival of the ancient Greeks in Cyprus after the fall of the Mycenaean kingdoms around 1200 BC. Designed by Italian architect and conservator Professor Andrea Bruno, the modern museum building is a distinctive underground structure, with only its bronze dome visible from the outside. Beneath the dome, a circular subterranean exhibition room presents artefacts excavated from the area, offering visitors a unique insight into this important chapter of the island’s ancient history.
Byzantine Museum of Arsinoe
Location: Peristerona Village, 9km (6km) south of Polis Chrysochous, Pafos District
Tel: +357 26 352 515
April – October
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 13:00
Sundays: Closed
November – March
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 13:00
Sundays: Closed
Entrance Fee: €2.50
The museum is wheelchair accessible. Opening and closing times, as well as entrance fees, may change without prior notice. Visitors are advised to check the latest information before their visit.
The Byzantine Museum of Arsinoe, located at the Bishopric of Arsinoe in Peristerona Village, presents an impressive collection of painted icons dating from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its exhibits include finely carved ecclesiastical woodwork, intricate metal objects used in religious ceremonies, rare books and manuscripts, as well as beautifully crafted clerical garments, embroidered vestments and bishop’s crowns. Together, they offer visitors a rich insight into the spiritual, artistic and ecclesiastical heritage of the region.
Fiti village Weaving Museum
Location: Fiti Village, north east of Pafos
Tel: +357 26 732 126
May – October
Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 12:00 & 14:00 – 17:00
Sundays: Can be arranged upon request.
November – April
Monday – Saturday: 09:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 16:00
Sundays: Can be arranged upon request.
Entrance Fee: Free
The museum is wheelchair accessible. Opening and closing times, as well as entrance fees, may change without prior notice. Visitors are advised to check the latest information before their visit.
The Fyti Weaving Museum presents examples of the village’s renowned woven textiles and offers a glimpse into a craft that has been practised here since medieval times. Using the traditional loom, visitors can discover the distinctive local weaving style known as “Fythkiotika”, celebrated for its rich colours, varied patterns and deep connection to the cultural identity of the village.
Inia village Basket Weaving Museum
Location: Inia Village, north of Pafos
Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 10:00-15:00
Sunday: Closed
Experience the long tradition of basket weaving in a village closely connected with this distinctive craft. Located in the scenic village of Inia, with impressive views of the Akamas Peninsula, the Inia Basket Weaving Museum presents a collection of traditional baskets, trays, wall decorations and fish traps, revealing skills and techniques passed down through generations. The village itself is also ideal for walking, photography and painting, thanks to its remarkable natural beauty and authentic rural character.
Kato Akourdaleia Folk Art Museum
Location: Kato Akourdaleia, north of Pafos
Tel: +357 26 306 216
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 08: 00 – 14:30
Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Entrance Fee: €2.50
Opening and closing times, as well as entrance fees, may change without prior notice. Visitors are advised to check the latest information before their visit.
Located in the village of Kato Akourdaleia, with its traditional charm and authentic character, the Folk Art Museum offers visitors an insight into local crafts, art and culture, revealing aspects of everyday life and heritage in rural Pafos.
House of Archbishop Makarios III
Location: Pano Panayia, Pafos District
Opening and closing times vary.
Located in the village centre, the birthplace and family home of Cyprus’ first President, Archbishop Makarios III, is open to visitors throughout the year. A museum staff member can guide visitors through this modest house, which has been transformed into a place of memory. The museum displays typical items from the childhood of the Ethnarch and offers a brief but meaningful insight into Cyprus’ 20th-century history.
Sea and Culture Museum
The Sea and Culture Museum is an innovative museum dedicated to the maritime history and culture of Cyprus and the wider Mediterranean region.
The museum hosts rich collections and presents the multifaceted maritime history of the Akamas area and Cyprus through:
- 4 impressive exhibition halls with thematic displays
- Interactive games for both children and adults
- VR/AR technology presentations
- Historical maps, photographs, and videos
- A contemporary approach combining art, science, and technology
Through an innovative museum experience, visitors travel through more than 30 centuries of history and discover the inseparable connection between Sea and Culture in a space suitable for families, school excursions, and organized groups.
The museum is ideal for educational visits and guided tours. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the exhibits, participate in interactive activities, and discover the maritime tradition of the region through an engaging and immersive experience.
Reservations & Contact
📧 Email: info@sac-museum.polis.org.cy
☎️ Tel: (+357) 26270370
Ticket Prices
- Adults: €5
- Children (6–12 years old): €2
Free admission for:
- Children 0–6 years old
- Persons with disabilities
- School visits through the DRASE programme
Opening Hours
November – March (Winter Period)
- Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 16:00
- Saturday: 09:00 – 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
April – October (Summer Period)
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
Online Information
Website: Sea and Culture Museum
Facebook: Sea and Culture Museum Facebook Page